This is the 3160th most frequent German word.
durchfahren
"Durchfahren" means "to travel through" or "to drive/pass through."
Here, 'durchfahren' refers to driving through something, such as an intersection, usually in a quick or unintended manner.
Er hat die rote Ampel übersehen und ist einfach durchfahren.
He missed the red traffic light and just drove through.
In this use, 'durchfahren' metaphorically depicts a sudden emotional experience or feeling passing through someone.
Die Angst durchfuhr ihn, als er das laute Geräusch hörte.
Fear coursed through him when he heard the loud noise.
In this context, 'durchfahren' is used to describe traversing a geographical area for exploration purposes.